Richard A. Tompkins

Richard A. Tompkins

Richard Tompkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 1, 2008.
SEAL COVE - Richard Alexander Tompkins, 68, died Sept. 28, 2008, at an Ellsworth hospital. A celebration service will be announced at a later date. Donations to Open Door Recovery Center, P.O. Box 958, Ellsworth, ME 04605.

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October 9, 2008

Kim Fifer posted to the memorial.

October 3, 2008

Maryann Brown posted to the memorial.

October 1, 2008

Esther Attean posted to the memorial.

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Kim Fifer

October 9, 2008

Dear Richard, I am so sorry to hear of your passing:( You will be sadly more than you know. I pray that you have finally found real PEACE in heaven. You are a man of Great Spirit. Our thoughts & prayers are always with you. Your loving cousins, Raven and Dyani and their mother Kim.

Maryann Brown

October 3, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of a dear friend.Richard was always kind to me and my family.He will be greatly missed by those that knew him.He will always have a special place in my heart,and i know he'll be watching over all of us.

Esther Attean

October 1, 2008

How sad to hear of Richard's passing. We were just looking at old pictures of him from the 70's.

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October 9, 2008

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